Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program